Job Title: Town Clerk (Principal Township Officer)
Ref: DSC/ZB/17/156/01/2013, Scale U2, Age limit 30 years and above, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to; Town council chairperson LCIII.
Main purpose: To manage and coordinate implementation of National policies, programmes and council bye-laws for the development and general welfare of Town council.
Duty and Responsibility:
• Managing and coordinating the implementation of National policies, Regulations, programmes, projects and Councils decision in the Town Council
• Providing Technical advice to the Council on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management f the Town Council
• Developing and coordinating plans and budgets for council activities
• Providing safe custody and accountability for resources, records and other facilities of the council
• Enhancing collaborative linkages with other local councils and other organizations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development
• Assessing Taxes and awarding licenses for operating businesses in the Town council
• Mobilizing Urban community for development purposes
• Supporting physical planning for the Town Council and approving structural plans, and
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure in the Town council including roads and buildings
Person’s specification:
• An Honors Bachelor Degree in social sciences, Development studies, social work and social administration, or law or commerce(management option) or Business administration(management option), or Business studies (management option) or management science or Urban planning and management from a recognized University,
• Certificate in administrative law from a recognized Institution,
• A Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and management or Urban planning and management, or Development studies or Finance and accounting from a recognized Institution or University,
• At least 6 (six) years of experience, 3 of which should have been at the level of senior Township officer or Senior assistant Town clerk in Government or equivalent level of experience from reputable organization
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Zombo District Local Government and the urban councils.
Applicants should indicate the authority where they want to work and should address /forward their application to the Secretary District Service commission- Zombo to reach him not later than 24th April 2013.
The application forms are obtainable from the Public service commission office, situated on 2nd Floor, Farmers house, Kampala, the Ministry of Local Government headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Applications should bear the title and reference number for the post
Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and Testimonials and three recent certified passport size photographs
Those already in Government service should route their application through Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid unnecessary delays.
Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the application directly to the secretary District Service commission Zombo to enable the Commission carry out the short listing. Those who had earlier on applied, need not to reapply.
